You may consult your diabetologist for the diabetic foot. Diabetic foot is a common symptom in diabetic patients due to reduced blood supply to the feet. The problem arises due to the formation of foot ulcers or wounds. The diabetologist can refer you to the surgeon if foot surgery is needed.

Diabetic foot is curable with proper and regular medicine. Taking proper care of the foot is also necessary for complete cure. However, if the diabetic foot develops complications, there can be nerve damage or doctor may have to surgically cut your infected part of the foot.

Home remedies can be helpful to manage the proper conditions of the foot. However, you cannot treat a diabetic foot only with the home remedies. Some home remedies are as follows:
·Keeping the feet dry and clean
·Clean the wounds
·Apply the lotion of antibiotic
·Cut your toenails regularly
·Wear properly fitting footwear
·Consult the doctor if you notice wound or ulcer

Patients who are given oral antibiotics to treat diabetic foot need the treatment for 7-14 days. In the case of patients with severe conditions who need injections of antibiotics need prolonged treatment of two to four weeks.

Yes, some studies have shown that regular exercise can help in treating diabetic foot. However, you should also continue to take medicines to keep sugar under control. Exercises of foot and ankle improve the blood flow to the foot and also strengthen the muscles of the foot.